The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 77,100
€ 117,600
€ 77,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus is 2.2 inches longer, 3.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW M3 CS.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW M3 CS
56.6
70.7
79.1
56.1
73.9
80.2
70.7 in
Width
73.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.6 in
Height
56.1 in
108.9
186.1
110.7
183.9
186.1 in
Length
183.9 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW M3 CS
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.04 %
General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW M3 CS
W204
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW M3 CS
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
BMW S55
M 156.985
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
480 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
443 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW M3 CS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
7.95 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
18 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
11 mpg
city
21 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
306 mi
Range
439 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
306 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
Environmental Impact
253.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
253.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
